It’s a new year, which means it’s time for a new routine. As the New Year kicks off, many of us try to prepare ourselves for a more successful year by creating (ideally) attainable resolutions. Mine include becoming more active and more organized, even though I wonder if anyone actually ever reaches organizational Nirvana. Here are five easy changes you can make to your cleaning routine to increase your green and your clean.
1. Get Composting and Recycling
The talk of the town is all about limiting the amount of garbage going into landfills. We are all being encouraged to recycle more, compost more, and waste less. To do your part, consider using larger recycling boxes and smaller garbage cans throughout your home to subliminally encourage everyone to think twice before tossing.
Place a recycling box beside every wastebasket, including in offices, bedrooms, and washrooms. Make them small and discreet so that you don’t affect the décor of the room. Wrap a shoebox in old linens to make an attractive and functional recycling box. This is a technique that is becoming more popular in green-friendly offices and homes. You can also try using a paper shredder for all documents, letters, and scrap paper at home, then add to the recycling box. Post a list of what is recyclable and what isn’t, so that all family members know what belongs where, when it’s time to get rid of it.
